R&D Director – Medical Devices

Our client, a growing international medical device organisation, is seeking an experienced R&D Director to join its senior leadership team in Galway. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished MedTech professional who is passionate about innovation, product development, and building high-performing engineering teams. The successful candidate will lead international R&D initiatives, drive the development of next-generation medical technologies, and play a key role in shaping the organisation's long-term innovation strategy. Working closely with executive leadership, engineering, quality, operations, and commercial teams, the R&D Director will ensure the successful delivery of complex medical device development programmes while fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the organisation's R&D strategy in alignment with business objecti